Micronutrients and Macronutrients

What is a Macronutrient?

• A nutrient that we need in larger quantities

• A nutrient we need in small/trace quantities

• A food that contains a mixture of nutrients

• A food that contains few nutrients

What is a Micronutrient?

• A nutrient that we need in larger quantities

• A nutrient we need in small/trace quantities

• A food that contains a mixture of nutrients

• A food that contains few nutrients

Select the Macronutrient from the following list

• Carbohydrates

• Fibre

• Water

• Vitamin A

Select the Macronutrient from the following list

• Fibre

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Protein

Select the Macronutrient from the following list

• Fat

• Potassium

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

Select the Micronutrient from the following list

• Fat

• Carbohydrate

• Vitamin C

• Protein

Select the Micronutrients from the following list

• Fat

• Carbohydrate

• Iron

• Vitamin E

Select the Micronutrients from the following list

• Calcium

• Carbohydrate

• Magnesium

• Vitamin K

Why do we need Macronutrients?

• To protect our vital organs

• To provide us with energy

• For growth and repair

• For good immune health

Why do we need Micronutrients?

• To protect our vital organs

• To help us extract energy from food

• For growth and repair

• For good immune health and general health